Yushima Tenjin (tenman-gu) Shrine is one of representative shinto shrine that worships "Sugawara Michizane" who is god for studing. Therefore many students visit the shrine seeking blessings for thier success in examination. The shrine is located in Bunkyo ward of Tokyo, and was established in 458 originally although it was rebuilded in 1990s. The main building … [Read more...]
TOKYO Syowa Kinen (Memorial) Park in Japan
Showa Memorial Park (Syowa Kinen Park) is a huge national park in Tachikawa area of Tokyo, 30 minutes away from central Tokyo by train. The huge national park with 160 hectares offers spectacular landscape, seasonal flowers, many atractions including sports facilities, BBQ garden and museums. The national park was opened in 1983 to memorialize 50th anniversary of … [Read more...]
TOKYO Inokashira Park in Japan
Inokashira Park is one of most polular public park located in Kichijoji Tokyo. The park was established in 1917 and celebrated 100th anniversary in May 2017. At the time of the opening, it was considered to be a park located in the suburbs but it is now popular as a valuable green spot in the residential area. Locals love the park for its abundant nature and … [Read more...]
Tokyo Skytree in Japan
Tokyo Skytree is a major symbol of Tokyo and is the highest stand-alone communication tower in the world opened in May 2012. The hight is 634 meters and 6.3.4 can be read as "Musashi" which is a historic name in Japan. The name "Tokyo Skytree" was decided by internet voting with total votes 110,409 with a concept of "Based on big tree growing towards … [Read more...]
TOKYO Ueno Tosyogu Shrine in Japan
Ueno Tosyogu Shrine is Shinto shrine located in Ueno park, Taito ward of Tokyo, and was founded in 1627 to enshrine founder of Tokugawa Shogunate, Tokugawa Ieyasu. The shrine is famous as giving profit for "certain victory" for such as examination and work. The main building of the shinto shrine is very valuable building as it did not get burned down by … [Read more...]